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1946 Map of Naranjito

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Naranjito
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

Rio Plata snakes through the center of this 1940s survey, anchoring a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and agricultural colonies. The terrain is marked by numerous churches and small settlements, such as Colonia Sabana and Colonia Santa Rosa, reflecting the rural community structure of the era. A significant industrial presence is seen at the Represa de Comerio and the nearby Planta Hidroelectrica, which highlight the importance of hydroelectric power in the region's development.

The town of Naranjito serves as a focal point in the west, while the eastern edge is defined by the headwaters of the Rio Bayamon. This map provides detail for genealogists and local historians, capturing the locations of numerous houses of worship like the Iglesia Parroquial Corazon de Jesus and the Iglesia de Monserrate. Infrastructure for the growing population is evident through features like the Acueducto de San Juan, which cuts across the hills of Sonadora.